# Anxiety Release based on EMDR — user reviews > 82 indexed App Store user reviews of Anxiety Release based on EMDR by trauma and pain management services pty ltd, rated 4.40/5 from 90 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anxiety-release-based-on-emdr/id647038074/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anxiety-release-based-on-emdr/id647038074.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 68 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (16 of 82) ### 2/5 — Needs improvement *2022-06-29, version 1.2.7* The exercises themselves are good but the audio is frustratingly bad for an app at this price point - glitchy distortion, very obvious mix cutting in and out etc. Also needs a dark mode on the track listing for night use. I hope they refine it with properly mixed audio as I do think it’s of value to people with anxiety. ### 3/5 — When can we expect an update? *2022-05-03, version 1.2.7* I love this application! The only problem is that my iPhone continually tells me that I will not be able to use all of the features on the application until the developer update the application! When can we expect an update?! You would've gotten a five star rating for me if you would keep up with updates. I'm looking on here and see nothing post 2014 ### 5/5 — Really works *2022-01-23, version 1.2.5* I found this no-frills app recommended by a therapist to be really well thought out and extremely effective: as a bedtime meditation, to get back to sleep from a 3am panic attack, or to a calmer state in difficult ongoing/triggering situations. This app has shifted my answer to the question, if you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing… ;-) Try it! It took me a few listens to really grok it and feel the effects. It’s a bit cumulative. ### 5/5 — Transformational- fabulous *2021-11-09, version 1.2.4* This app has changed our lives. It has hugely helped my teenage daughter who has had anxiety and low mood for years. Since doing a ten minute track each night before bed, she no longer has trouble going to school in the mornings due to anxiety; she feels calm, happy enough, and able to cope and simply get on and go to school. Since she’s been doing the ap each night, shes definitely been much happier in herself generally, and it’s wonderful for her and us to know that it’s there as another mood lifting resource for her to use if ever she wants to during the day if she feels anxious or low. The same goes for me- it has helped me to cope with anxiety and low mood, when needed. Another benefit of it is that it just automatically cleared the chronic neck and shoulder pain that had been troubling me for many years, after a small injury to a top vertebrae. I’m absolutely thrilled- the pain and stiffness has gone and has stayed away. I am so happy about this! This app has opened up new doors in my knowledge of self-healing- it’s fascinating- and so very simple. It’s been incredible and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I now recommend it to all of my natural vision clients. I am hugely grateful to Dr Mark Grant for developing it, and I wish more people knew about it - a huge thank you. ### 2/5 — 99 cents would be more appropriate *2021-11-01, version 1.2.4* “Meh” The voiceover is more distracting than helpful. Some tracks are missing the tones. Wish I’d just found a bilateral tone audio track instead of spending this $5. ### 4/5 — Please update this app for iOS 14.7.1 *2021-08-17, version 1.2.4* I’ve used this app for a few years but I can no longer use it because the app needs to be updated in order to run on my new iPhone 12 with iOS 14.7.1. Please update ASAP so I can continue to use this great tool. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Had no idea it would work *2021-06-21, version 1.2.4* Still don’t understand why. Doesn’t matter, after going nuts ruminating about stuff, I can put this on (I usually use #2) and it just... changes your thoughts. Really would love to know how it works but more than happy to just accept that it simply does. ### 5/5 — Works for me *2020-12-06, version 1.1.4* I use it exclusively when there is an external crisis that causes me intense anxiety. I use a different app for day-to-day stress and insomnia, Relax & Sleep Well ͏b͏y Glenn Harold. This EMDR app is an amazing health tool for me. I have had a trained EMDR therapist session once and I know how effective these tools can be. This one will take anxiety down a few notches. Glad to have it in “the tool box”! ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2020-11-08, version 1.1.3* I worked with this program to better understand my inner child and feel safer. I feel better after using it. Please try it for yourself. ### 5/5 — Great App, Thank you! Everyone should get it! *2020-09-03, version 1.1.3* Thank you for this app! It helps me everyday, I would recommend that everyone get this app. Even if you are slightly anxious, this will help you and helps you understand that it is a normal process and feeling to have. ### 5/5 — Great app *2020-05-20, version 1.0.21* Thank you for this app. It has been very helpful in dealing with my anxiety. ### 3/5 — Please update this application *2020-01-17, version 1.0.20* It’s way out of date an needs to be fixed ### 5/5 — Life changing *2019-07-15, version 1.0.18* I suffer from a mild panic disorder and anxiety. I take medication and manage reasonably well, but still am triggered by certain situations that cause me to spiral. This app has been life changing. When I am stuck, with chest pain, shortness of breath and panic, I pop it on and somehow I am able to control my breathing, ease my chest pain and reconnect with reality, rather than it spiralling out of control. It feels like magic. I don’t consider it a replacement for medication, CBT or other treatments. But it works so well in conjunction with those things. And is so useful as a quick-fix in the moment. Such a wonderful tool and I couldn’t recommend it more highly. ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2019-07-10, version 1.0.18* This app is worth its weight in gold. I use it myself, recommend it to friends and family, and also to clients. (I’m a psychotherapist.) A unique use is when I go to the dentist. I play the bilateral stimulation (without any guiding words) the whole time and I’m totally relaxed. I can’t wait for Dr Grants next app (for overcoming pain) to come out. ### 4/5 — Love this app *2019-06-05, version 1.0.18* Just wish bilateral visual was larger on ipad to facilitate more eye movement ### 5/5 — Very useful and calming *2019-05-23, version 1.0.18* Author even replied to me regarding iOS compatibility. I can run this app on iOS 12.2 without issue. When I can’t sleep, even medication didn’t help enough. I put on headphones, turned this on... next thing I knew it was morning. I have 30 years of anxiety, sleep disorder, and depression. This app is the only effective thing I have tried. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t believe this thing cost money *2024-03-20, version 1.2.7* The few that have no talking are moderately relaxing but the volume on the voices is entirely out of balance and there’s not way to modify it. What the voices are saying just comes off as dumb, I’m not focused on relaxing, just getting upset that something so low quality, ai voice sounding, and weirdly worded cost $5. There’s free versions of this that are higher quality out on the internet. Not recommended ### 1/5 — I couldnt continue *2020-11-15, version 1.1.3* His voice is creepy and triggering. Not calming at all. I couldnt make through 1 minute. Should use a different person for voice. Not comfortable at all ### 1/5 — Useless *2020-08-26, version 1.1.3* Every time I start to feel relaxed he starts talking again which makes me anxious. ### 1/5 — Does not play in binaural *2020-07-16, version 1.1.3* Sadly this app does not deliver its promise. The L R speaker alternation does not occur when played from iPhone. App maker unresponsive. Wasted my money here. ### 1/5 — Buyer beware *2017-10-04, version 1.0.8* It does not work with iPhone iOS 11, but you won't know that until you make purchase. ### 1/5 — Can’t use it without update *2017-10-04, version 1.0.8* I bought the app and then did the apple update and it’s not working, when will you have an update? Feeling anxiety not being able to use my brand new app! ### 1/5 — No vibration and no iOS update *2017-10-03, version 1.0.8* First off, after you waste your $3.99 to download this - you'll be notified the developer hasn't updated it. It has a whopping five EMDR sequences and no vibration. Worst purchase I've ever made. Way overpriced for an app that under delivers. ### 1/5 — Please update *2017-09-27, version 1.0.8* Great app but will not work with iOS 11. Please update. ### 1/5 — Will not work on iOS 11 *2017-09-21, version 1.0.8* This app was working okay aside from some glitches. Now that I updated to iOS 11 the application does not work at all. ### 1/5 — App works half the time..no response from developers *2017-07-03, version 1.0.8* I bought this app off the website and straight away had issues with it. I was unable to get out of sections of the app without turning off and turning back on my IPad.Tried to contact developers for refund/response through their website contact form to no avail. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Anxiety and trauma *2025-12-26, version 1.2.7* My therapist recommended this app. I’ve used it for anxiety and to process traumatic experiences. I’ve done in-office EMDR and find both work effectively. I like the convenience of having it on my phone and readily available. I’ve even used it on work trips when the overwhelm creeps in. You won’t regret buying it. ### 5/5 — Best app purchase *2025-11-05, version 1.2.7* This just works! It’s instant and gives me relief from the stress and anxiety I am feeling. Best $5 spent. I would pay so much more for the results are a miracle. ### 5/5 — Best tool for Anxiety *2025-09-03, version 1.2.7* This is the best tool for anxiety not only in the thick of it but also to help manage it and live with it. Highly recommend ### 5/5 — This will help *2025-01-09, version 1.2.7* This app got me through the early days of COVID. It is definitely a powerful tool in my toolkit when I’m feeling anxious. I’ve recommended it to others who have also found it to be very useful. ### 5/5 — Really Really Amazing app! I highly recommend!! *2024-08-29, version 1.2.7* If you want something that will really make a difference that is inexpensive and truly works. Then you need to check out this app. Make sure you go through the first few brain training exercises that are listed as that will help you get maximum benefit from app as possible, truly one of the best deals in terms of value for your money and in terms of actual benefit to your stress and trauma in terms of redoduction and actual real tangible benefits ### 5/5 — Valuable *2024-07-16, version 1.2.7* This app is excellent and very effective. Definitely worth a try. ### 5/5 — Love This App *2023-05-04, version 1.2.7* This app has got me through some really hard times and anxious thoughts! ### 5/5 — Dr Kristi 60 *2023-02-03, version 1.2.7* Thanks ### 5/5 — Life saver *2022-12-23, version 1.2.7* So helpful for intense moments of anxiety. I always feel better after using it. Therapist recommended and it has been a life saver! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2022-12-09, version 1.2.7* My psychologist told me to use this app. I’m so happy to have found it. I haven’t felt this relaxed in years. Can’t wait to use it again. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*